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Great story and I'll surely toast you gentlemen tonight.
What was the "unorthodox method"? ^^^read my above post^^^
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Love it. If it's stupid and it works it ain't stupid.
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Thanks for sharing that personal history ET. Thanks to you and FlyBoyFlem both for your service. I always enjoy listening to war stories from Vets and find them inspirational. My father served in WWII in the Philippines and New Guinea in the 33rd division, U.S. Army. I too will raise a glass to you fine gentlemen this evening.
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VERY cool, Sir!
Thank you and FlyBoyFlem for your service and for sharing your story.
Ed
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Absolutely fantastic thread.
All that participated are heros in my mind.
THANK YOU for your service to our country.
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 OK,here goes. 474 wasn't a high hill,only 474 meters,but huge in mass. we were on the side facing the South China Sea (25klicks out) and there were 2 long finger ridges with a wide (350m) draw between them. The left hand ridge was lower in height but absolutely lousy with roky caves. We had moved from a combat assault on the summit with my Platoon on the south edge of said finger ridge. We go itno it HARD about halfway down. "Speedy" Gonzales the ag for the M60 got shot in the chest in a bowl in the middle of a bunch of caves. 4 of us, Greg Dodge,Tiny Johnson the Medic, Billy Sims an M79 grenadier and myself went in to get Speedy while Psg Escobar fought it out at 10'range with the gooks to cover us. We got him otu and the REAL fighting began. The NVA GREATLY outnumbered us and were maneuvering on our flank. NOBODY who has experience ever would allow the NVA to maneuver on them. We went low on ammo and called for help. The Spooky showed and began a fire run. The burst was actually within 10' of our perimeter.Tommy"Sunshine" Scoville yelled out we're [bleep]!!! I yelled at Sims to jump on the rock and shuck and jive. He said I wuz outta my friggin mind. I said Billy, the NVA ain't drafted or enlisted any [bleep] lately so jump up and dance,even a dumbass Zoomie would recognize you!!! Sims yelled back that I wuz right, jumped up and danced and the Pilot pulled off until we could get actaul radio contact with him. It would never make it into any tactical manual but we were who we were. We came through it all together and only lost one man. January 25 1970 Good job my friend.. what the rest of you guys that weren't in the chit need to understand is the "N" word was not at all derogatory in most cases!!  and for me some of my black buds were also called that and they in turn affectionately had names for us white dudes  ..sound not at all for the times or the bond of brothers black or white!! 41 years seems like a life time but to Jim and me it was yesterday..I'm so very fortunate to have met him here on the "Fire" and above all call him my friend!!  ... The "Dumbazz Zoomie"
You better be afraid of a ghost!!
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Jim, I'll be raising a glass of Elijah Craig to you and Woody tonight.... this is the coolest post ever! Welcome home boys! 
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ET----I was typing as you posted.....that was a great story and tff.
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I'm impressed!! Glad you two are home. kwg
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Just an inspiring thread. A little pep-talk I recall from many years ago (although not 41 >grin<), that went "duty, honor, country", comes to mind. I can think of no better example.
It sure would be neat if you guys would one day meet, and share a meal, or a couple of drinks.
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Or a BUNCH of drinks!!
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Great story - thanks for sharing it and thanks to both of you and to all of the rest who served.
Not a real member - just an ordinary guy who appreciates being able to hang around and say something once in awhile.
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I got a hunch if that's what they decided to do - that's the way it would be.
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Outstanding story. The campfire is a neat place to hang out. Thanks for your service and to all vets here.
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God Bless you both. Thank you for your service.
BMT
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It sure would be neat if you guys would one day meet, and share a meal, or a couple of drinks.
They will on a hunt hosted in Wyoming.....if I can talk them into it. 
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Fantastic. Thank you both and all who have served and do serve.
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They will on a hunt hosted in Wyoming.....if I can talk them into it. Well done.
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ET and FlyBoyFlem--- Thank you Brothers and Welcome Home . Web
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That might be how their steaks are if they aren't nice to me....I know both these scoundrels....Jim will be pizzed but he is a gentleman! I don't want any accolades. I just have the utmost respect these 2 reprobates.
Last edited by elkhunter76; 03/04/11. Reason: dyslexic fingers....
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